KSS Incidents 27 May - 18 June 2026
Dear KSS Clients
Copper theft continues to be one of the most prevalent crimes affecting our community, with multiple incidents involving geyser piping and exposed plumbing being targeted.
We have also seen an increase in thefts involving building materials, electrical cable, taps, gas cylinders and other opportunistic thefts from residential and business properties.
We would once again like to remind the community of the importance of opening a case with SAPS when you become a victim of crime. Every reported case assists with investigations, helps identify crime trends in the area, contributes towards building stronger cases against offenders and assists in ensuring adequate resources are allocated where they are needed most.
SUGGESTION – Ensure that vulnerable pipework is protected, perimeter security is maintained and suspicious activity is reported immediately.
Contact us today to see how we can help you with your security needs!
Control Room: 033 330 5911
Sashen (Technical Manager): 082 673 6773
Hot Items
Copper Pipes
Electrical Cables
Camera Cabling
Gas Cylinders
Steel Pipes
Corrugated Iron Sheeting
Taps
Mattresses
Tool Boxes
Cooler Boxes
Clothing
Money
Incident Summary (Crime and Other)
Curry's Post 1
Hilton 2
Howick 19
Howick West 9
Merrivale Area 4
KSS Incidents 27 May 2026 – 17 June 2026
27 May 2026 21:08 Birnamwood Road (Merrivale Heights) The KSS Control Room received a message from a member of the public reporting a fire on-site. KSS Response Teams, the Fire Department and EMS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that Community Members, Security Providers and Emergency Services attended the scene. The fire had already been extinguished. No injuries were sustained. The cause of the fire was believed to be an explosion involving a gas cylinder.
27 May 2026 15:30 Main Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received information regarding a suspect tampering with electrical infrastructure. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers located two electrical boxes that had been tampered with and sections of cut copper cable. Following further information from a member of the public, KSS Officers located and apprehended the suspect on Main Road. SAPS were formally advised. The suspect was found in possession of stolen cable, copper and side cutters. SAPS attended and the suspect was handed over to SAPS. A case was opened.
28 May 2026 09:17 Cedara Road (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a report of a break-in at a commercial property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a section of palisade fencing had been removed to gain access. Due to ongoing renovations, it could not immediately be determined whether any items had been stolen. The client declined SAPS attendance.
30 May 2026 22:37 Andrew Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received information regarding a suspect attempting to steal a gas cylinder. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers located and apprehended the suspect on-site. SAPS attended and the suspect was handed over to SAPS. A case was opened.
30 May 2026 04:08 Fraser Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a request for assistance from SAPS regarding a theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately seven metres of steel piping had been stolen from the property. A search of the area was conducted but no suspects were located. SAPS arranged for a case to be opened.
30 May 2026 05:00 Davidson Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting Armed Response following the theft of copper piping. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately three metres of copper piping had been stolen. No suspects were located during patrols of the surrounding area. A case was opened.
31 May 2026 03:34 Rylands Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had gained access by jumping the front gate and had stolen copper piping before fleeing the scene. A case was opened.
31 May 2026 08:50 Riley Crescent (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received information regarding a theft at a residence. KSS Officers reported that two large cooler boxes and a toolbox had been stolen from the laundry area. A case was opened.
31 May 2026 08:27 Oakleigh Drive (Howick) The KSS Control Room received information regarding the theft of copper and plastic piping. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained access through an unsecured section at the rear of the property. As per the client no need for SAPS.
31 May 2026 16:26 Rosebank Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a report that cabling connected to a security camera had been dug up and stolen. KSS Officers reported that the camera remained in place but all associated cabling had been removed. As per the client no need for SAPS.
31 May 2026 22:01 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received mains failure signals. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a DB Box outside one of the properties had been tampered with. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
1 June 2026 01:57 Karkloof Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers conducted a full inspection and located footprints indicating recent activity. No suspects were found and nothing was reported stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
2 June 2026 21:05 Protea Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a report of suspicious activity at a vacant property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had broken a rear window but failed to gain access to the house. A mattress left outside the property was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
3 June 2026 02:37 Alpine Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had stolen copper piping before fleeing the scene. A case was opened.
3 June 2026 04:52 Oleander Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a mains failure signal affecting several businesses. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that electrical cabling connected to the Eskom supply box had been disconnected. No suspects were located. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
3 June 2026 10:30 Jasmin Road (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a request for assistance following a reported theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that clothing, footwear and cash had been stolen from the property. No signs of forced entry could be identified. A case was opened.
5 June 2026 10:33 Main Street (Howick) Whilst on patrol, KSS Officers noticed a suspect carrying corrugated iron sheeting. SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers recovered corrugated iron sheeting stolen from a local business. Two suspects were identified and apprehended following investigations conducted by KSS Officers. KSS handed the suspects over to SAPS. A case was opened.
6 June 2026 10:31 Geekie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a request for Medical Assistance after concerns were raised for a resident. Emergency Services and SAPS were notified. Medical Personnel attended the scene.
6 June 2026 23:10 Central Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a report of a suspect on-site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a tap had been stolen. The suspect gained access by climbing over the palisade fence. Footprints were located near the point of entry. A case was opened.
7 June 2026 23:35 Overdene Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that copper piping had been stolen from the geyser and exterior wall of the property. The suspect gained access by jumping over the rear fence. A case was opened.
7 June 2026 23:22 Curry's Post Road (Curry's Post) The KSS Control Room received a mains failure signal. Private On-site Security Personnel attended the scene and reported that electrical cabling at the main distribution area had been tampered with. No suspects were located. Suspect had stolen twenty meters of cabling. A case was opened.